Best Time to Visit Petra for Backpacking | Weather by Month

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Backpacking Potential

100/100

Excellent

Based on optimal climate

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Best Time

March, April, November

Avoid

June, July, August, September

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Weather

12°C – 29°C

Avg Temp Range

Precipitation

Generally dry

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🎒 Planning a backpacking trip to Petra?

The best time to visit Petra for backpacking is March, April, November, when you’ll get the best balance between weather, crowds, and costs. If you're planning your trip around this period, it can be helpful to explore where to stay and what to do in advance.

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Backpacking conditions breakdown

Monthly weather & climate data for Petra

Month	Climate Score	Predictability	Avg Temp	Max Temp	Rain (mm)	Rain Days	Humidity	Season
January	85Excellent Cool temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	12°	17°	8	5.5	59%	dry
February	94Excellent Cool temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	13°	19°	9	4.8	55%	dry
March	100Excellent Mild temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	16°	23°	5	2.9	50%	dry
April	97Excellent Mild temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	20°	27°	2	1.4	43%	dry
May	85Excellent Warm temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	25°	32°	0	0	37%	dry
June	65Suboptimal Warm temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	27°	35°	0	0	36%	dry
July	55Suboptimal Warm temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 85Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	29°	37°	0	0	38%	dry
August	55Suboptimal Warm temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 85Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	29°	37°	0	0	40%	dry
September	65Suboptimal Warm temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	27°	34°	0	0	45%	dry
October	85Excellent Warm temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	24°	31°	1	1.1	48%	dry
November	96Excellent Mild temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	18°	24°	2	2.1	53%	dry
December	96Excellent Cool temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	13°	19°	7	3.5	58%	dry